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Post by Mike on Sept 12, 2021 15:23:59 GMT -8
Guess I'll kick off a new thread for this vessel with this photo of Island K'ulut'a in the Fraser River this morning, headed for Deas.  Island K'ulut'a - Fraser River by Michael, on Flickr |
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Post by Victoriaclass on Oct 20, 2021 6:29:10 GMT -8
Island K'ulut'a was out in the Sannich Inlet for a while yesterday. Sitting in berth 5 Swartz Bay now.
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Post by paddlehardercafe on Oct 20, 2021 10:23:51 GMT -8
Headed north now, thru the Gulf Islands and now closing in on Nanaimo doing a steady 12.5kts.
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Post by Departure Bay on Oct 20, 2021 12:02:51 GMT -8
She has passed by Departure Bay, heading up island. Very pretty!
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Post by Victoriaclass on Oct 20, 2021 20:24:20 GMT -8
She has passed by Departure Bay, heading up island. Very pretty! Made her way up to Buckley Bay where she's tied up for the night. |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 4, 2021 12:42:10 GMT -8
Island K’uluta is in Westview Terminal in Powell River.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 4, 2021 14:00:27 GMT -8
It left around 13:30 and went to Texada with cars and the discovery is heading south It does seem like Island K’ulut’a has entered service on Powell River to Taxeda Island route today. |
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Post by articulated on Nov 4, 2021 16:18:39 GMT -8
It left around 13:30 and went to Texada with cars and the discovery is heading south It does seem like Island K’ulut’a has entered service on Powell River to Taxeda Island route today. She's making her way around the fleet - looking at Marine Traffic, Island K'ulut'a is currently docked at Powell River, while Island Discovery (the regular vessel on the Texada Island route) is now sitting at Buckley Bay. Quadra Queen II is tied up at Denman West, so the berths in this area are busy! Powell River Queen is back on its regular route as well. Might have just been some dock-fitting trials or just some test runs to ensure everything would fit properly. And perhaps her assignment on the Texada run is either for continued trials, or allowing for Island Discovery to go for a refit. |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 4, 2021 16:30:10 GMT -8
It does seem like Island K’ulut’a has entered service on Powell River to Taxeda Island route today. She's making her way around the fleet - looking at Marine Traffic, Island K'ulut'a is currently docked at Powell River, while Island Discovery (the regular vessel on the Texada Island route) is now sitting at Buckley Bay. Quadra Queen II is tied up at Denman West, so the berths in this area are busy! Powell River Queen is back on its regular route as well. Might have just been some dock-fitting trials or just some test runs to ensure everything would fit properly. And perhaps her assignment on the Texada run is either for continued trials, or allowing for Island Discovery to go for a refit. I think Island Discovery is having cooling issues according to another thread. Maybe it’s time warranty work on both Island Aurora and Island Discovery perfect time to do warrant work on both vessels no need to display other vessels. |
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Post by yak on Nov 18, 2021 20:41:52 GMT -8
She's making her way around the fleet - looking at Marine Traffic, Island K'ulut'a is currently docked at Powell River, while Island Discovery (the regular vessel on the Texada Island route) is now sitting at Buckley Bay. Quadra Queen II is tied up at Denman West, so the berths in this area are busy! Powell River Queen is back on its regular route as well. Might have just been some dock-fitting trials or just some test runs to ensure everything would fit properly. And perhaps her assignment on the Texada run is either for continued trials, or allowing for Island Discovery to go for a refit. I think Island Discovery is having cooling issues according to another thread. Maybe it’s time warranty work on both Island Aurora and Island Discovery perfect time to do warrant work on both vessels no need to display other vessels. Planned warranty work and an opportunity to implement some of the small changes made when Hulls 3-6 were constructed. Aurora is penciled in for a similar swap in January. |
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Post by aidanperret on Dec 29, 2021 13:19:22 GMT -8
Island K'ulut'a bound for Westview with the Salish Orca in the distance. Seen today, December 29, 2021. The Island Discovery normally does this route but it is currently in Buckley Bay due to mechanical problems.   |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jan 18, 2022 16:37:05 GMT -8
Island K’ulut’a has made her way to Buckle Bay.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jan 21, 2022 11:56:03 GMT -8
Island K’ulut’a has taken over Port McNiell - Alert Bay - Sointula.
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Post by WettCoast on Jan 21, 2022 21:49:55 GMT -8
Island K’ulut’a has taken over Port McNiell - Alert Bay - Sointula. Any info on how long it will be on that route? |
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Post by WettCoast on Feb 5, 2022 22:06:28 GMT -8
Island K'ulut'a underway from Alert Bay for Port McNeill. I understand that this vessel is 'just visiting' on this run but I am not too sure about that.
2 February 2022
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Post by yak on Feb 6, 2022 21:21:42 GMT -8
Island K'ulut'a underway from Alert Bay for Port McNeill. I understand that this vessel is 'just visiting' on this run but I am not too sure about that.
2 February 2022
All things being equal - about a month. The Aurora should be back on the run late February/early March. Things have been known to change on short notice though :-) |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Mar 7, 2022 23:33:28 GMT -8
Island K'ulut'a is currently tied up at Alert Bay Water Aerodrom, never seen BC Ferries tried up a this location.
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Post by yak on Mar 8, 2022 8:45:00 GMT -8
Island K'ulut'a is currently tied up at Alert Bay Water Aerodrom, never seen BC Ferries tried up a this location. The "Gov Dock" location is the best option for a layby berth in Alert Bay and allows for two Island Class vessels to be present at Cormorant Island at the same time. This allows the delivery crew of the vessel coming into service to spend the night in Alert Bay before picking up the outgoing vessel the next day. The K'ulut'a will be departing for the Quathiaski layby berth later this morning. |
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Post by Curtis on Apr 16, 2022 9:32:44 GMT -8
Here's a collection of shots from the evening of November 4th: The first day service for the Island K'ulut'a! Warning: Photo Heavy!
All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.Approaching Westview.  Island K'ulut'a Approaching Westview. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr  Island K'ulut'a Approaching Westview. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Rainbow over Westview.
 Island K'ulut'a Docking at Westview. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Fully loaded and ready for departure.  Car Deck #1 End, Island K'ulut'a by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr  Deck 3, Gallery Deck, Island K'ulut'a by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr  Deck 4, Sun Deck #2 End, Island K'ulut'a by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr  Deck 4, Starboard Solarium, Island K'ulut'a by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Approaching Blubber Bay.  Deck 4, Sun Deck #2 End, Island K'ulut'a by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr  Car Deck, Island K'ulut'a by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr  Car Deck #2 End, Island K'ulut'a by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr From shoreside at Blubber Bay.  Island K'ulut'a Unloading at Blubber Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr  Island K'ulut'a Docked at Blubber Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Back aboard.  Deck 2, Lounge, Island K'ulut'a by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr  Deck 2, Main Car Deck, Island K'ulut'a by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr  Deck 4, Sun Deck #1 End, Island K'ulut'a by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Back at Westview.  Car Deck #1 End, Island K'ulut'a by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr  Car Deck #1 End, Island K'ulut'a by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr That's all for now! |
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Post by WettCoast on Apr 24, 2022 19:48:13 GMT -8
Island K'ulut'a off Haddington Island while en route from Alert Bay to Port McNeill. During February the K'ulut'a was subbing for the regular vessel on this route, the I Aurora.
2 February 2022
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Post by Ollie on May 27, 2022 15:27:20 GMT -8
Island Kuluta is at Quathiaski Cove where the Island Nagalis was
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on May 28, 2022 13:34:14 GMT -8
Island Kuluta is at Quathiaski Cove where the Island Nagalis was It looks Island K'ulut'a is going up to Port McNeill. |
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Post by Neil on May 28, 2022 20:25:11 GMT -8
Island Kuluta is at Quathiaski Cove where the Island Nagalis was It looks Island K'ulut'a is going up to Port McNeill. Blue Bus Fan, props to you for getting the apostrophes in the right place. Not sure I would have managed that.  I know that part of respecting the role of First Nations culture on our coast is adapting to and learning their version of spelling and pronouncing place names, but when I see names with symbols I don't recognize, or a '7', I'm baffled. So far, ferry names haven't got quite that confusing. Life is about learning, however old you are. |
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Post by Mike on May 29, 2022 9:57:36 GMT -8
EDIT: I didn't mean to 'like' my own post. Clicked in the wrong place. If a moderator can remove it... thank you. Clicking the like button again should remove it. |
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Post by Neil on May 29, 2022 12:01:01 GMT -8
EDIT: I didn't mean to 'like' my own post. Clicked in the wrong place. If a moderator can remove it... thank you. Clicking the like button again should remove it. Mike, I've only been a member of this forum for seventeen years. Can't expect me to know stuff yet.  |
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